How do you pronounce "license"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪsəns/ (LEYES-uhns). In British English: /lˈaɪsəns/ (L-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪsəns/ (LUH-is-uhns). In Australian English: /lˈaɪsəns/ (L-eyes).

Is "license" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪsəns/ (LEYES-uhns), while in British English it's /lˈaɪsəns/ (L-eyes).

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license

/ˈlaɪsəns/

LEYES-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

laɪsli·ənscense

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